Pure Trade Ideas
2025-12-22 11:37
Regime
MOMENTUM/GROWTH LEADERSHIP - Clear sector rotation into semiconductors and AI infrastructure
Bias
Bullish on tech breakouts, selective long bias with momentum confirmation required
Best Setups
Semiconductor breakouts (AMD/NVDA), momentum names breaking to new highs, relative strength plays
Avoid
Avoid laggards, failed breakouts, and sideways consolidations. Stay away from catching falling knives
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Stock Ideas

4 ideas
AMD
LONG
high 2-4 weeks 4-5% portfolio
Massive 6.15% surge on heavy volume - classic momentum breakout. Breaking above $200 resistance with conviction after sustained uptrend from $76 lows
Catalyst: AI chip demand acceleration, potential data center wins, institutional accumulation on volume spike
Entry
$213.50 on any pullback to breakout level
Target
$250 (next major resistance)
Stop
$198 (below breakout zone)
R:R
2.3:1
Invalidation: Close below $200 breaks the breakout pattern
NVDA
LONG
high 3-6 weeks 6-8% portfolio
3.93% gap up on massive 325M volume - institutional buying frenzy. Still well below $212 highs with room to run
Catalyst: AI infrastructure spending, data center demand, earnings momentum building
Entry
$181-183 range on any morning dip
Target
$210 (retest of highs)
Stop
$172 (gap fill)
R:R
3:1
Invalidation: Gap fill below $174 breaks momentum structure
ORCL
LONG
medium 4-8 weeks 3-4% portfolio
Explosive 6.63% breakout move - strongest single day in months. Cloud momentum accelerating
Catalyst: Database modernization cycle, cloud migration acceleration, AI infrastructure plays
Entry
$192-195 on any consolidation
Target
$220 (measured move from base)
Stop
$175 (below breakout zone)
R:R
1.8:1
Invalidation: Break below $180 negates breakout thesis
META
SHORT
medium 2-4 weeks 2-3% portfolio
Failed at resistance, showing relative weakness vs QQQ. Down -0.85% while tech rallies hard
Catalyst: Regulatory overhang, metaverse spending concerns, relative underperformance
Entry
$655-660 on any bounce to resistance
Target
$600 (major support zone)
Stop
$680 (above recent highs)
R:R
2.5:1
Invalidation: Break above $680 shows renewed strength
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Commodity Ideas

3 ideas
Gold
LONG
high GLD ETF or GC futures 1-3 months
Breaking out to new highs at $4,443 - momentum accelerating. Central bank buying, dollar weakness setup
Entry
$4,420-4,430 on any minor pullback
Target
$4,600 (measured move)
Stop
$4,350 (below breakout)
R:R
2:1
Key Levels: Support: $4,350, Resistance: $4,500
Crude Oil
LONG
medium USO ETF or CL futures 6-10 weeks
1.89% bounce off $55 lows, showing momentum shift. Geopolitical tensions, supply concerns building
Entry
$57-58 on current levels
Target
$68 (next resistance)
Stop
$54 (break of recent lows)
R:R
2.8:1
Key Levels: Critical support: $55, Breakout: $62
Bitcoin
LONG
medium Direct BTC or MSTR stock 2-6 months
Holding $88-90k range well, institutional accumulation visible. Trump administration crypto-friendly stance
Entry
$89,000-90,000 current levels
Target
$105,000 (next major resistance)
Stop
$82,000 (range breakdown)
R:R
2.2:1
Key Levels: Support: $85k, Resistance: $95k then $105k

Crypto Ideas

3 ideas
BTC
LONG
medium 2-4 months 4-6%
Consolidating in $88-92k range after pullback from highs. Institutional flows still positive, regulatory clarity improving
On-Chain Signal: Long-term holder accumulation, exchange outflows increasing
Entry
$89,000-90,000
Target
$105,000
Stop
$82,000
R:R
2.2:1
ETH
LONG
medium 6-10 weeks 3-4%
Showing relative strength vs BTC, 1.67% daily gain. ETF flows improving, staking yields attractive
On-Chain Signal: Decreasing exchange reserves, increasing staking participation
Entry
$3,040-3,080 current range
Target
$3,800 (next major resistance)
Stop
$2,800 (range breakdown)
R:R
2.4:1
HYPE
SHORT
speculative 2-4 weeks 1-2%
Down -14.6% weekly, momentum breaking. High-beta altcoin losing steam as market rotates to majors
On-Chain Signal: Increasing sell pressure, whale distribution patterns
Entry
$25-26 on any bounce
Target
$18 (next support)
Stop
$30 (above recent resistance)
R:R
2:1
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Options Plays

2 plays
AMD
high
Long Call Spread | Buy $215 Call / Sell $230 Call | January 17, 2025
Capitalize on momentum breakout with limited downside risk. Spread caps max loss while maintaining upside leverage
Max Risk
$500 per spread
Max Reward
$1,000 per spread
Breakeven
$220
Ideal Scenario: AMD continues momentum to $230+ by expiry
NVDA
high
Long Call | $185 Call | January 31, 2025
Pure momentum play on AI leader. High volume suggests institutional accumulation
Max Risk
$800-1,200 per contract
Max Reward
Unlimited above breakeven
Breakeven
$193-197 (depending on premium)
Ideal Scenario: NVDA breaks above $200 and runs to $210+ highs
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Pairs Trades

2 pairs
high 1:2 dollar weighted 4-8 weeks
LONG
AMD
vs
SHORT
INTC
AMD showing explosive momentum while INTC remains weak. Semiconductor leadership divergence accelerating
Entry Spread
AMD/INTC ratio at 5.8
Target Spread
Ratio expansion to 7.0+
Stop Spread
Ratio compression below 5.2
medium 1:1 dollar weighted 3-6 weeks
LONG
XLK
vs
SHORT
XLF
Tech showing clear momentum leadership vs financials. Sector rotation favoring growth over value
Entry Spread
XLK/XLF spread at 2.64
Target Spread
Expansion to 2.80
Stop Spread
Compression below 2.55
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Avoid These

🚫 TSLA
Losing momentum, failed breakout attempt at $495. Showing relative weakness despite tech rally
The Trap: Looks 'cheap' vs recent highs but momentum has stalled
🚫 CRM
Stuck in range, no clear directional bias. Volume declining on recent moves
The Trap: SaaS name that looks oversold but lacking catalysts
🚫 ADBE
Flat performance, trapped between $350-$360. No momentum either direction
The Trap: Quality name but dead money in current environment